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- ... to "in order to" or "for the purpose of" in English. Basic Usage When 为了 indicates the purpose of an action, it's usually acting as a ...5 KB (714 words) - 09:30, 17 December 2020
- ... . You can literally drop it with no change in meaning, but ''only'' when there is an ''undesired result'' after 差点没. Structure Subj. + 差 ...4 KB (660 words) - 06:56, 11 December 2020
- ... tōngzhī wǎn le.We can't really blame everybody. It was such short notice. When used in this way it expresses that the speaker assigns no blame in the ...5 KB (799 words) - 03:27, 22 November 2020
- ... 老是. The predicate part of the pattern can be a verb or an adjective. When 老是 is used together with an adjective , 老是 is usually followed by ...4 KB (532 words) - 08:26, 17 April 2019
- ... or 等等 (děng děng) to the end of the list. It's the same as in English when we use "etc." at the end of a list, except in Chinese you don't put a final ...4 KB (690 words) - 08:41, 17 April 2019
- ... shíhou xiǎoxīn diǎn.I just bought the car two days ago. Be careful when you drive. See also "Just now" with "gangcai" Comparing "gang" and ...4 KB (572 words) - 04:45, 9 March 2019
- ... me lots of interesting questions. 总是 (zǒngshì) with Adjectives Structure When 总是 (zǒngshì) is used together with an adjective, you will ...3 KB (500 words) - 09:31, 2 April 2019
- ... 起来 (kànqilai) , which means "it looks like." 看来 as "It Seems" When speaking objectively about a situation, you can simply say 看来 and then state ...5 KB (743 words) - 06:27, 8 April 2022
- ... name-calling. You "Label" with 这个 Structure Subj. + 这个 + Category When maliciously name-calling, you probably want to use "你这个 mean ...4 KB (549 words) - 09:41, 18 January 2021
- ... of the many uses of 就 (jiù) is to add emphasis to indifference. This is similar to when we say in English "if you want to do it, then just do it " and ...4 KB (667 words) - 02:46, 17 December 2020
- ... 没 . This grammar structure is often used in an accusatory context, and when used with other expressions like 干吗 (gànmá) can show annoyance. 又 + 不 ...4 KB (556 words) - 01:52, 10 November 2020
- ... that can be used are particularly limited. 一点 is often used when comparing, requesting, or expressing the speaker’s expectation. In this usage, 一 ...7 KB (1,036 words) - 07:52, 14 May 2019
- ... mǎi shēchǐpǐn.She usually doesn't buy luxury goods. 平常 as an Adjective When 平常 is used as an adjective, it expresses the meaning of "common." 平 ...3 KB (491 words) - 02:19, 18 January 2021
- ... Objectivity 显得 is used for objective descriptions and comparisons. Use it when you want to say that something "appears" a certain way without ...4 KB (565 words) - 14:54, 14 January 2021
- ... 。Wǒ zhèngzài shuìjiào, hūrán diànhuà xiǎng le, shì Amy dǎ lái de.I was sleeping, when suddenly the phone rang. It was Amy. B: 她 说 什么 ？Tā shuō shénme ...8 KB (1,152 words) - 10:13, 23 December 2020
- ... Position in a Sentence Structure 相反 normally starts a sentence, and when used should be followed with a comma. As an adverb, 反而 is not so ...5 KB (700 words) - 07:01, 11 December 2020
- Grammar Box When referring to other people, we can use both the words 人家 (rénjia) and 别人 (biérén). But 人家 has additional grammatical uses which we ...4 KB (505 words) - 08:50, 24 April 2019
- ... in this case means "as much." And it indicates that B is already very Adj. . When B is absent, 那么 means "so" or "that". Structure A + 有 (+ B ...4 KB (648 words) - 08:28, 22 April 2019
- ... so you're going to have to help them with the work. Used with 不 and 没 When 总 is used together with a negating word (like 不 or 没), it often has a ...5 KB (696 words) - 03:00, 27 January 2022
- ... Structure with 凭着 You can also add 着 to 凭 to make it 凭着, however when you do so you can only use it if the action has already been completed. If the ...5 KB (849 words) - 08:02, 18 December 2020
- ... similar to Rhetorical Questions with "nandao" 难道 (nándào). Structure When expressing doubt or making a guess, use the following pattern. The ...2 KB (244 words) - 09:00, 10 November 2020
- ... out. In this case "what is expected" is a objective requirement. We see that when you don't call him to go, he does what is unexpected and wants to go ...3 KB (436 words) - 09:48, 23 July 2020
- ... Prime Minister is going to resign. Referring to people using 据 据 is often used when referring to people. Often it is used with "某人说" or "某人看来 ...4 KB (587 words) - 01:34, 4 March 2021
- ... of praise and accomplishment, like saying "to be worthy to be called." So when you evaluate somebody you can use this word but not for yourself ...2 KB (193 words) - 08:55, 31 May 2016
- ... is the same, but in actuality they are pretty different. 一度 can mean "only once" When 一度 means "once," it is used in a set phrase, like "一年一度 ...4 KB (350 words) - 01:34, 4 March 2021
- ... 不如（yǔqí...bùrú), and other similar variations. Using 与其 with 不如 When a speaker uses 与其...不如（yǔqí...bùrú) to express "Prefer...rather than," he ...5 KB (654 words) - 09:42, 2 December 2020
- REDIRECT Expressing "when the time comes" with "dao shihou"64 bytes (9 words) - 01:55, 2 April 2013
- ... 到底 什么时候 结束？The meeting has already been going on for two hours. When on earth are we going to finish? Examples of right and wrong sentences 我 到底 ...5 KB (557 words) - 01:34, 4 March 2021
- Grammar Box Stub When you want to express that someone is in charge or takes responsibility for something, you can use the 由... 做主 grammar ...1 KB (96 words) - 07:17, 18 September 2018
- ... 带 点 礼物 给 家人 。Huí ji guònián shǎobuliǎo dài diǎn lǐwù gěi jiārén.When you return home for Chinese New Year, you can't fail to bring back some presents ...4 KB (572 words) - 07:45, 14 January 2021
- ... " with "xiang" "All along" with "yizhi" At the time when After a specific time Expressing earliness with "jiu" Modifying ...5 KB (619 words) - 04:09, 25 April 2017
- ... "and also" with "hai" "Always" with "zongshi" At the time when Auxiliary verb "hui" for "will" Special verbs with "hen ...5 KB (618 words) - 08:58, 13 October 2017
- ... shang/xia/li" Using "zai" with verbs At the time when "Already" with "dou…le" Indicating a number in excess Explaining ...5 KB (616 words) - 07:33, 22 November 2018
- ... with "name" and "zheme" Chapter 3 At the time when Emphasis with "jiu" Expressing purpose with "weile" Expressing ...5 KB (660 words) - 06:38, 8 January 2014
- ... de shuǐ dōu gěi wūrǎn le.The water here is all polluted. Using 给 with 被 When using 给 in the passive voice, you can also use it with 被. In this ...4 KB (572 words) - 02:01, 7 April 2021
- stub AKA 间接宾语 (jiànjiē bīnyǔ) Indirect objects occur when there are two objects in a sentence. The indirect object is for/to whom/what the ...467 bytes (66 words) - 06:32, 15 June 2017
- ... 半 份 炒面 bàn fèn chǎomiànhalf a serving of chow mein With a Number When it's more than just a half, then 半 (bàn) comes after the measure word ...5 KB (832 words) - 09:08, 10 April 2019
- ... . Just be sure the other person is already clear which "one" you're referring to when using this pattern Adj. + 的 Examples A: 孩子 喜欢 吃 什么 ...5 KB (713 words) - 09:49, 2 April 2019
- ... question or statement. Structure Subj. + Verb Phrase + 了 Examples When "already" is implied using this structure, it is usually (if not ...4 KB (540 words) - 08:56, 21 April 2021
- stub AKA 时间副词 (shíjiān fùcí) Adverbs of time express the when, how long, or how often of a verb . Notes 就 and 才 又 and 再 又 for ...919 bytes (122 words) - 07:12, 15 June 2017
- stub AKA 时间短语 (shíjiān duǎnyǔ) A time phrase occurs before the verb phrase and indicates the when, how long, or how often of a situation.162 bytes (27 words) - 07:13, 15 June 2017
- ... A coverb is a verb that modifies the main verb of a sentence when used with its own object. References and Further Reading Research http ...423 bytes (59 words) - 07:35, 6 May 2014
- ... the speaker is a bit annoyed that it happened ''again''. Other Usage When it becomes clear that something is about to happen again, you can also ...5 KB (771 words) - 01:53, 10 November 2020
- Grammar Box When 吧 (ba) is used twice in a sentence, it is used to list two options that the speaker is debating. It gives the sentence an ...4 KB (706 words) - 17:21, 6 December 2018
- ... other. 本来 + 就 for Common Sense Statements 本来 is used when something is common sense. There are certain expectations for the speaker and listener ...9 KB (1,434 words) - 05:02, 16 August 2022
- REDIRECT Expressing "when" with "shi"42 bytes (5 words) - 09:35, 31 October 2016
- ... zuò yī cì tǐjiǎn.You should have a physical examination every half year. When NOT to Use This Pattern The thing about using the pattern above is ...6 KB (962 words) - 08:47, 24 April 2019
- ... to. And she certainly shouldn't be given frustratingly difficult example sentences when trying to grasp the most basic grammar concepts. That's why ...2 KB (353 words) - 01:25, 3 May 2017
- ... the Chinese Grammar Wiki. It lists all sources referenced extensively when researching the content of the Chinese Grammar Wiki grammar points. Chen ...7 KB (797 words) - 10:55, 27 February 2021
- ... '''is''' x years old" in English. Notice that you don't need to include any verb when you use 岁 (suì). Examples 我 20 岁 。Wǒ èrshí suì.I am 20 ...3 KB (478 words) - 09:23, 20 April 2021
- ... that difficult. 三十 岁 结婚 不 算 晚 。Sānshí suì jiéhūn bù suàn wǎn.Getting married when you're 30 can't be considered late. 他 才 一 米 七 五 ，不 算 高 。Tā cái yī ...5 KB (796 words) - 07:27, 22 April 2019
- ... ). Not surprisingly, it's a little less versatile than 差不多. Structure When 差不多 (chàbuduō) is a predicate , it literally means "the difference ...4 KB (631 words) - 08:51, 13 November 2020
- ... , wǒ jiārén jiù bù nàme dānxīn wǒ le.I will stay at my American friend's house when I go to visit the US. This way my family won't worry about me so ...4 KB (659 words) - 03:14, 17 December 2020
- REDIRECT Using "zhe" when "verbing away"45 bytes (6 words) - 07:58, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Using "lai" and "qu" when "verbing around"56 bytes (8 words) - 08:30, 3 November 2016
- Grammar Box When some action is mutual, you can use the word 互相 (hùxiāng). The word "mutual" feels formal in English, but in Chinese, even ...3 KB (470 words) - 09:21, 12 April 2019
- ... shì) for a Change of Plans 本来 means "originally." Use it when you need to explain that happened unexpectedly later. Since the action has already ...6 KB (926 words) - 07:41, 19 January 2021
- ... Descriptive complement Auxiliary verb "yao" and its multiple meanings "When" with "de shihou" A softer "but" Expressing "and ...4 KB (527 words) - 04:13, 23 March 2017
- ... of 21st-century Shanghai. She sees no need for romance in her life, but when she tries to find a boyfriend for her new friend Fangfang (Harriet), her ...3 KB (400 words) - 09:50, 30 November 2017
- ... , zhìyú shénme shíhou kāishǐ, hái méi dìng.We're going to start this project, but as for when to start, we still haven't decided. 至于 这 个 问题，我们 还 需要 ...5 KB (710 words) - 09:33, 14 January 2021
- ... meanings 要 (yào) has many meanings , one of which is "need to." However, when you want to express "don't need to," you actually use 不用 (bùyòng), not ...3 KB (498 words) - 07:37, 22 April 2019
- ... would be best to" or "had better." It is often used when giving advice to someone or even politely making demands. Positive Form Structure ...3 KB (501 words) - 01:02, 18 December 2019
- ... Question 还 can change a statement into a rhetorical question when used with 吗. Structure Subj. + 还 + Verb Phrase + 吗 ? Examples ...4 KB (624 words) - 09:12, 18 January 2021
- ... Here the meaning is the same as 都⋯⋯了. Used Before a Time Structure When 都⋯⋯了 (dōu... le) is used at the beginning of a sentence, it will ...4 KB (634 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... bìyè de shíhou bǐ qǐlái, tā chéngshú le hěn duō.Compared to when he first graduated, he's much more mature. See also Comparing Basic ...5 KB (736 words) - 08:23, 22 April 2019
- ... the same age as my mom. Multiple Ways of Asking about Age When asking about age with children, friends and elderly, there are certain things ...4 KB (678 words) - 07:14, 16 October 2018
- ... one If you're not paying attention, you might think that it's a question asking "when," but in reality it might just be polite noise. If the lack of ...4 KB (571 words) - 08:23, 4 March 2019
- REDIRECT Expressing "when" with "dengdao"45 bytes (5 words) - 09:14, 8 August 2017
- ... 另外 + Number + Measure Word + Noun 另 can be used instead of 另外 when the following noun is singular (frequently as part of the phrase "另一个 ...4 KB (632 words) - 08:02, 22 April 2019
- ... 开车 嘛 ，最 重要 的 是 安全。Kāichē ma, zuì zhòngyào de shì ānquán.When it comes to driving, the most important thing is safety. See also Expressing the ...3 KB (462 words) - 09:33, 14 January 2021
- ... degree complement s following '''verbs''', indicating degree and quality. When it comes to degree complements for ''adjectives'', however, options ...4 KB (512 words) - 03:42, 19 January 2021
- ... .com/products/allset-product-newsletter/ Sign up to our newsletter to be notified when our next resource launches. (It's gonna be pretty awesome )1 KB (192 words) - 07:31, 8 March 2018
- ... performance at work has made the leader very satisfied. 你 穿 西装 看起来 很是 精神 。When you wear a suit, you look very smart. 这 件 事 让 我 很是 不 舒服 。 This matter ...3 KB (312 words) - 03:08, 15 May 2018
- Grammar Box When used in a comparison, 更 (gèng) or 还 (hái) can kick up an adjective to an even higher degree. For example, New York City is ...4 KB (640 words) - 08:25, 22 April 2019
- ... Dusk Expressing contrariness with "dao" 倒 ; Using "lai" and "qu" when "verbing around" ...来...去 ; Expressing "how about" with "yaobu" 要不 ...4 KB (444 words) - 03:58, 21 May 2019
- stub 倘若 (tǎngruò) is really no different than 如果 (rúguǒ) when used to express " if ," except that it's more common to use it in written form ...1 KB (149 words) - 08:17, 13 March 2019
- Grammar Box When you need to express one thing in relation to another, the word 有关 (yǒuguān) can be a useful way of making a noun more specific. ...4 KB (669 words) - 02:50, 17 December 2020
- ... , yīdìng yào géwài xiǎoxīn.You need to be especially careful when traveling to unsafe places. Sources and further reading Books Source ...3 KB (527 words) - 01:11, 3 March 2021
- ... (same as 没有), and 可 can stand in for 可以. This pattern is useful when you want to express that a person is unable to perform the verb because the noun ...4 KB (657 words) - 08:35, 16 December 2020
- ... bùdàn xiǎoqū chū bu qù, shènzhì lián jiāmén yě bù ràng nǐ chūqù.When isolating at home, you can't leave your neighborhood, and you aren't even allowed ...5 KB (826 words) - 08:38, 16 December 2020
- ... (yihou), two uses of 以前 (yiqian):''' so simple, yet so elusive... '''Expressing "when" with 的时候 (de shihou):''' this one starts out easy, but gets a ...6 KB (920 words) - 15:47, 15 October 2018
- ... ma? Isn't that it on the table? A: 我们 什么 时候 开会？Wǒmen shénme shíhou kāi huì?When are we having the meeting? B:不 是 已经 告诉 你 了 吗 ？Bù shì yǐjīng gàosu nǐ ...7 KB (1,110 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... 总是 说 是 为 孩子 好。 Fùmǔ guǎn háizi zǒngshì shuō shì wèi háizi hǎo.When parents micro-manage their kids, they always say it's for their children's own good ...6 KB (893 words) - 09:33, 15 December 2020
- REDIRECT Expressing "when" using "dang"43 bytes (5 words) - 09:19, 25 August 2020
- ... to. And she certainly shouldn't be given frustratingly difficult example sentences when trying to grasp the most basic grammar concepts. That's why ...2 KB (414 words) - 08:52, 18 January 2021
- ... . Jekyll) is on the verge of a breakthrough of his personality-enhancing elixir. When he crosses paths with his old flame He Jia, his focus diverts to ...2 KB (257 words) - 10:28, 10 January 2021
